Transform Your Mathematics Instruction

Effectively teaching multilingual learners requires a flexible approach that acknowledges the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and language proficiency levels of students. In this PD mini-course, you will be guided through research-based strategies to adapt content, process, and assessment to meet the needs of all multilingual learners.

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COURSE INFORMATION

Cost: FREE

Duration: 10 Hours (3 months to Complete)

Enrollment: See Dates Below

Course Delivery: Canvas

Outcome: Microcredential Upon Completion

About the Course

In this mini-course, discover how to apply differentiated instruction in college-level mathematics. Use real-world examples and proven strategies to adapt problems, activities, and assessments—making math meaningful and accessible for multilingual learners of all skill levels.

Modules

Module 1 - Unpacking Disciplinary Language

  • Introduction
  • Decoding Language
  • Anchor Text and Reflection

Module 2 - Understanding Language Proficiency and Learning Goals

  • Introduction
  • Understanding Language Proficiency
  • Identify What Students Can Do
  • Language Objectives
  • Math Tasks

Module 3 - Differentiated Instruction

  • Introduction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Creating Differentiated Instruction 
  • Edit/Write Your Own  Lesson Plan

 

Requirements

  • You must be a current college-level educator in the State of Texas. There are no additional prerequisites to take this course.

Technology Requirements

  • Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac
  • Software Requirements: PC: Windows 8 or later, Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins
  • Other: Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
  • Instructional Material Requirements: The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

IMPORTANT DATES

Upcoming Online Course Sessions

Enrollment Start Date Enrollment End Date
September 29, 2025 January 18, 2026
January 19, 2026 April 20, 2026
April 21, 2026 July 19, 2026

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Meet Your Instructor

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Laura Mahalingappa is an associate professor in the Applied Linguistics and Language Education program at the University of Maryland. Her teaching and research focuses broadly on the language and education of multilingual learners in both K-12 and Higher Education. She incorporates critical sociolinguistic and pedagogical perspectives into issues related to teacher preparation and language acquisition. She recently published an edited volume on international English teacher education, Preparation of Teachers of English as an Additional Language (EAL) around the World: Research, Policy, Curriculum, and Practice and is working on a new book, A Holistic Approach to Serving Multilingual International Students in Higher Education. Before joining the University of Maryland, she worked in language teacher education programs for 12 years and received the 2022 Presidential Distinction Award in Scholarly/Creative Activities at Texas State University, College of Education. She previously taught English in the U.S., Turkey, and the Republic of Georgia.

For More Information

Postsecondary Instructor Microcredential Project Stage 2

Email: PIM_Project@txstate.edu